Firstly, this is a place for docking boats & putting boats up for the winter. I have no experience…read morewith this. It's located directly on the Detroit river. They have a restaurant with gorgeous views of the water. I do believe this place is members only. The food is decent, there are vegetarian options, though not many. They do have fish & chips which is crave-worthy. The coolest thing is summer of 2023 they finished putting in a brand new in ground pool. It is so nice! You can order food from the restaurant and have it brought out to you at the pool. Members can invite friends & family to the pool, who can get in under the members name & member number, if the member is there. The pool has a bit of a landing, so when you step in, it's like a small, shallow splash pad for littles or people who want to sit. There's a bar at the pool, so you can have poolside drinks, and ice cream! The pool in the summer has been 5 stars for us so far. I would rate the food & service at the restaurant with 4 stars. Shout out to server Ronnie who has worked there for several years and takes great care. One additional thing is they often host kids parties for holidays (Christmas they have Santa lunches, Easter, Halloween). These are expensive for members to sign up for, but they put on a very nice buffet style lunch for families and have crafts, gifts, egg hunts, etc for the kids. They also host bands, comedians, and other entertainers. These events also get 5 stars. However please note that the average person cannot afford a membership at this place. If you're lucky enough to have a family member or friend have a membership here I would definitely recommend utilizing it. Be sure to check out the pool!

Great club, excellent food! staff is the best in the area! Lots of great entertainment on many…read moreweekends! Highly recommend a membership!

This is a great place to "get your feet wet" if you are new to kayaking (sorry, had to do it!) I…read moresay that because it is an easy put-in with lots of help from the staff. Water is calm and wide-open from the launch site so you have plenty of time to get your sea legs before you set off. Excellent place for groups or families. Very affordable. Singles are $10 for one hour rental, $15 for two. Doubles are $15/20. Life jackets, complimentary! There is a much longer trip you can take, but I can't give pricing or comment since we did the shorter route. Standard disclosures and waivers must be signed. Staff give you all the low-down on the routes and what you can expect to see along the way. It was fun to paddle both open lake and river sections. On the lake we mingled with swans and lily pads, on the river we enjoyed some beautiful and quiet spots with overhanging trees and a nice, gentle current. Although this review is for the paddling company where you rent your equipment, I will add a brief note to say it is located in Indian Crossing Trails Park and there is a public, free launch in the same location. So if your friend has a kayak, but you don't, no one is left out! The park itself is a lovely location with convenient parking for kayakers bringing their own or renting.

Jen and Mark were so friendly and flexible. The river was low (making for some bottom-scraping…read moreadventures), but Mark was sure to alert me to that fact before our trip. They have a variety of trips to choose from, ranging in difficulty from an easy paddle in the pond to a more advanced 5 hour trip. I will be going back next season!

Having never planned an event quite as elaborate and last-minute as a farewell party for a beloved…read morecolleague in management, Monroe Golf & Country Club made the process leaps and bounds easier than I ever would've anticipated. Their staff were highly professional, responsive and sensitive to the needs of all of the guests, as well as our guest of honor. The establishment truly did a majestic job of serving up a brilliant mac and cheese bar, and a variety of vegan, vegetarian and omnivorous options for all to enjoy. The decor and ambiance were brilliant, classy and elegant. Sophisticated and accessible. Additionally, the country club, come to find out, will, should you place a dining reservation request with your dietary parameters, cater to your specific needs. I strongly recommend this fine location for anyone looking to be dazzled with exceptional service, and a refined ambiance for a reasonable price point. I'm still left wondering, "How have I not known of this place prior!?" Monroe Golf & Country Club, you assuredly, have not seen the last of my patronage!

If you are considering hosting an event here, congratulations you have excellent taste. Just book…read morewith them! Having previously worked in the private club industry, I will admit I went in very skeptical. It's hard not to do that when you've done the job before. On top of that, I'm a foodie who loves fine dining. Needless to say; I tend to have high standards for food and service. I was here for a bridal shower brunch last weekend and those standards were definitely exceeded. Everything was amazing! Please tell the kitchen and wait staff that everything they did for us was fantastic. I so appreciate their hard work and dedication to excellence. The quiche was prepared so well- that fluffiness is unprecedented, the potatoes were phenomenal (but it's not hard to get me love a carb!), and the pastries were perfectly fresh. Steps of service were perfectly executed. At MGCC, my cup runneth over- literally. Our iced tea was never empty. Well done, team!

Our server Christian was very rude and arrogant; I almost left right after I ordered. I stayed and…read morewas very disappointed in the quality of food, we had a 45 minute wait, fries cold, chicken tenders overcooked, ketchup pouches were spoiled. I called the next day to let someone know about this experience. No one ever called back. I messaged them online. Still no response. I do not recommend this place to anyone.

We've always thought Captain Jim's had such a fun atmosphere and loved coming here for drinks. We…read morewere so excited when we stopped in this year and they're serving food! Our first time was on a Saturday for a couple drinks and appetizers. We shared the Reuben Rings and they were so great! They're a basket of onions rings with sauerkraut, corned beef, Swiss & thousand island. They were so good we ordered them again when we stopped by a couple weekends later. The jalapeño wontons were also good. They were not spicy at all and were served with sweet chili sauce. You get 5 in an order and there were 4 of us in our party. They were good but I don't think I'd get them again. All sandwiches are served with chips otherwise fries are $3 extra. Obviously I ordered the fries but that was a bit steep of an up-charge for fries that aren't homemade (in my opinion). Their Smash Burgers are great. I ordered the Irish Fisherman on brioche instead of Texas toast. It was so tasty, I'd certainly order it again. My husband had the Mean Marauder which had bacon, spicy BBQ, jalapeños & whiskey glazed onions. It was the perfect amount of spicy. I really liked it! They do charge I think $1 for ranch was also a bit steep in my opinion and I think I wish I had been told that when asking for it. Our friend ordered the Dirty Birdie and it was pretty sad. The brioche bun was great, there were two premade (purchased frozen) chicken tenders on it that barely filled the bun, barely any onions and almost no dirty sauce to speak of. She was disappointed and didn't finish it. We should've asked if the tenders were homemade or not. We were there on a Saturday and ordered a Bloody Mary and I think it was maybe $7. It came with cheese, salami, a pickle & olives. We came on Sunday for the Bloody Mary bar and it was different than expected. You build your drink from a dry erase checklist. Spicy Vodka, salami & cheese are all an up-charge. I'd definitely say the biggest disappointment is the Bloody Mary bar that isn't a bar and you'll likely pay more for one on a Sunday than on any other given day. The staff is very friendly and the restaurant is clean and newly renovated. The bathrooms are in rough shape! They're sort of being remodeled, I think. One had no paper towel, the other had no soap or toilet paper, one had holes in the wall and the other was 1/2 or 3/4 remodeled. I think there are 3 or 4 restrooms so I'm only speaking for the two I used since I've been there. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area. I think I'll stick to beer, smash burgers and Reuben rings!!

Tucked away in the back 40 off Monroe Street you will find this event center. Shorty' Back Forty is…read morea Mancy Family owned business. Famous for having the best of what they do in the restaurant business. Complete event center with catering, bar , entertainment, outside area with a bar. Parking is shared with a number of other businesses in the area. I did not have a problem in finding a parking spot. 130 people were at this 50th reunion. The hall accommodated them in a cozy but roomy space, utilizing the outside area as well. It was a cash bar, you could run a tab as I did. The food was excellent. They did have a staging area for a band or DJ. Everything went smoothly, Shorty's Back Forty exceeded my expectations.

Drove up from Ohio for the CRA/JEGS event and had a great time. Awesome little track. Great event…read more Everyone we interacted with was very nice. Just a couple of observations: Parking lot doesn't lend itself to tailgating. Rock/gravel Fix the scoreboard. So many lights out, you really have no idea what it says Excited to come back. Warning - there's NOTHING to do in Monroe, Michigan. Drove through downtown Saturday afternoon at 1:30. Tumbleweeds.

We had a surprisingly fun night at the races. It was a beautiful day (although a bit warm with the…read moresun directly in front of us) and a wonderful evening. The figure 8 races were so exciting. I couldn't believe there weren't more crashes! The two highlights were the boat races and the bus races. Crazy fun! Didn't have any problems with people drinking too much or behaving badly. There was a fun family atmosphere all night long. Loved the reserved seats - I think they are only a buck or two more and are def worth it! It was our first time but I understand they do bus races again in September so we will be back.

I went here for my 13th birthday party and had a blast all thanks too Caiden!!! He deserves the…read morehighest of raise and promotion, best employee in the world. In case there's two it's the one with the cool hair and the cool name spelling. Also Aleeya, who is really cool and really funny. I LOVE IT HERE!!! FIVE STARSSS!

The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming! I have to say going here brought back some…read morechildhood nostalgia. They offer rewards when you sign up for their texting program and they offer lockers while you play. I really liked the abundance of variety and games as well as the physical attractions, including laser tag, the ropes course, the slides, the bumper cars, and arena. This is a great place for family fun.

If you like history, this renovated church built in 1889 is for you. A recent event was hosted…read morebeautifully in this historic and pretty church. The stained glass is lovely and adds the perfect touch for a small wedding or gathering. The venue has ample room for guests and parking is adequate. The location is easy to get to and a small town location means no traffic. Inside, this church is surprisingly spacious with plenty of light coming through the stained glass. Seating was comfortable and there was enough room between guests, without feeling crowded. The church was repurposed as a venue in 2021 and what a great idea this was, both preserving history and giving locals the opportunity to experience life changing events inside. Outside, the church has quaint architecture and is located on a quiet street. Everything comes together to make Water To Wine Venue And Hall a perfect choice for people who love history and want a quaint setting for their events.

While quaint, beautiful, and charming, this venue is absolutely not fit for hosting 200 people as…read morestated on their website. Our event hosts were wonderful and gracious, but I can't help but feel terrible seeing how uncomfortable people were here. We attended a wedding here with roughly 150 people, and it was incredibly tight, hot, and uncomfortable. The chairs and tables set up for dinner were jam-packed so tight, that no one was seated comfortably, sitting with the tables pressing into our stomachs as we ate. For one person to stand up and leave the row, the entire row had to stand up and step out of the row to make room. There was also no room to move around between tables, and because of this, it took almost an entire hour just to get all the attendees through the buffet. Even after getting food, the lack of space meant nobody could get a water refill (which could've been avoided had they been filled before guests were seated), or get up to use the bathroom. Speaking of which, there were only 3 working toilets in the entire venue, one of which had a door that didn't lock, and apparently had flooded earlier in the day. I would strongly recommend ownership take a look at their liability if there was an emergency in the room with so many people and so little ability to move. In addition to being much too small for 200 people, the area set up for the dance floor is clearly not fit to have even 50 people dancing. With roughly 30 dancers, the floor visibly bowed up and down to a dangerous level. It also appears there is no air conditioning at this venue, the heat inside the building was incredibly uncomfortable, even when it was only 75 degrees outside. There were only 2 ceiling fans in the main area. What's worse, was the lack of water. There was no water brought up to the main area until very late in the evening, you had to walk downstairs to get more, and no additional cups were provided for anyone to get the water that was provided. Parking was also an issue, it was necessary to have everyone double or even triple park to fit everyone in, there is absolutely not enough space for a 200-person event to park at this facility. Overall, the event space is beautiful and gorgeously decorated, but is clearly only fit for smaller events of less than 100 people. I would highly recommend the ownership of this venue revise their recommendations for party sizes.